Ft. Thomas Independent
April 19, 2021 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Return
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Ann Meyer
I.B. Recognition of Guests
Ann Meyer
I.B.1. Boys Basketball State Champions
Kevin Listerman
Rationale

 

Discussion

The Board recognized and congratulated the HHS Boys Basketball Team for their State Championship win -- the 1st in HHS history.


Team members are: 



  • Zachary Barth

  • Brody Benke

  • Daniel Buchanan

  • Bryson Cody

  • Austin Duncan

  • Adam Dunn

  • Oliver Harris

  • Will Herald

  • Abe Hils

  • Cole Kocher

  • Coby Kramer

  • Luke Muller

  • Charlie Noon

  • Leyton Read

  • Sam Robinson

  • Seth Ryan

  • Sam Vinson


Each was given a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.2. Girls Bowling State Champion
Andy Eckerle
Discussion

The Board recognized and congratulated HHS senior Abby Bach for her State Bowling Girls Singles Championship win - the 1st in HHS history.


Abby was given a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.3. KSBA Banner
Jennifer Flynn
Attachments
Discussion

The Board thanked Johnson 5th-grader Elena Shadwell for her original artwork for the district's KSBA banner. This year's theme is Champions for Education. This banner will be displayed during the Annual KSBA Conference May 14-16, 2021 in Louisville. 


Elena was given a check for $50 and a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

I.B.4. Global Leader Award
Karen Cheser
Discussion

Joe Weyer, Woodfill building supervisor, was nominated for a Global Leader award for his work that models our Portrait of a Graduate competencies.  


The Board thanked Joe for his commitment and dedication and presented him with a Global Leader award.

I.C. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Community member and FTIS parent Chris Smith addressed the Board with comments and concerns about students being required to wear masks.


Karen Cheser responded that all districts must comply with masking as it is a requirement for schools from the Kentucky Department of Education as well as the Department of Public Health.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Appointment of New Superintendent
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2219 - Motion Passed:  Approval to appoint Brian Robinson as Superintendent and extend a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Request to Establish Position of Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Wes Caldwell
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2220 - Motion Passed:  Approval to establish an Extra Service Position for Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at a stipend of $7,000.00 passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Johnson Elementary Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1. Project Update
Discussion

Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update on the status of this project, noting that we are now in the finishing stages, with a ribbon cutting ceremony planned for June 13.

II.C.2. Change Proposal #35R
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2221 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Proposal #35R in the amount of $109,569.00 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C.3. Change Proposal #53
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2222 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Proposal #53 in the amount of $67,966.00 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C.4. Pay Application to Morel Construction
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2223 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #25 to Morel Construction in the amount of $604,783.70 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.D. Lease Agreement with City of Fort Thomas
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2224 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Lease Agreement for improvement and use of tennis courts at Tower Park with the City of Fort Thomas passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.E. Contract for Banking Services
Karen Cheser
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2225 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award a contract for Banking Services to WesBanco passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.F. Contract for Publishing Services
Karen Cheser
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2226 - Motion Passed:  Approval to award contracts for publishing services for 2021-22 to Harmony Publishing for the production of Fall and Spring issues of Traditions magazine; and to Living Media for the production of the School Calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.G. Employee Wellness Incentive
Karen Cheser
Actions Taken

Order #2227 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Employee Wellness Incentive for employee participation in the 2021 YMCA Firecracker 5K passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.H. Senate Bill 128
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

In response to schools being closed and also the impact to sports due to COVID-19, SB 128 allows all K-12 students to attend an extra year of school. This is outside of repeating a grade (retention) per district policy. 

Actions Taken

Order #2228 - Motion Passed:  Approval to not allow a supplemental school year for students per Senate Bill 128 passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.I. Amend 2021-22 School Calendar
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

The recommended beginning and ending times for the school day are as follows:

SCHOOL

SCHOOL DAY

STAFF DAY

HHS

8am – 2:45pm

7:45am – 3pm

HMS

8am – 2:45pm

7:45am – 3pm

JES

8:15am – 3 pm

8am – 3:15pm

MES

8:15am – 3pm

8am – 3:15pm

WES

8:15am – 3pm

8am – 3:15pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actions Taken

Order #2229 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the school day beginning and ending times for the 2021-22 school year calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Superintendent's Report
Karen Cheser
III.A.1. Legislative Update
Karen Cheser
Discussion

Karen Cheser discussed new legislation and how it impacts our district.

III.A.2. Preparing for 2021-22 School Year
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Discussion

Jamee Flaherty presented information about current Health at School requirements and planning for the 2021-22 school year.  

III.B. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2230 - Motion Passed:  With all Board members having had the opportunity to review and pursue any questions about all of the items contained therein, approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 8, 2021; Special Finance Corporation Meeting of March 8, 2021; Special Board Meetings of March 17, 2021; March 23, 2021; March 24, 2021; March 25, 2021; March 29, 2021; and March 30, 2021; and Working Board Meeting of April 15, 2021
Attachments
IV.B. District Technology Report for March 2021
Attachments
IV.C. Financial Report for Month of March 2021
Attachments
IV.D. Food Service Report for March 2021
Attachments
IV.E. Attendance Report for 7th Month of 2020-21
Attachments
IV.F. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.G. Revised Job Description
Attachments
IV.H. Revised Administrator Indices for 2020-21
Attachments
IV.I. Revised Facility Use Fee Schedule
Attachments
IV.J. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.J.1. HHS Bowling Team - Louisville KY - March 22-23, 2021
IV.K. Personnel Action Taken Since March 8, 2021
Rationale

Employment of the following Certified Position
Juli Martin – PE/Health Teacher – HMS

Retirement of the following Certified Positions
Patricia Agard – Teacher – HHS
Rhonda Gardner – Teacher – WES
Tina Reynolds – Teacher – WES
Sheri Sipple – Teacher – WES

Retirement of the following Classified Position
Christy Geiman – IA – JES

Resignation of the following Classified Positions 
Joni Deinlein – IA – JES
Sherri Hoffmann – Bus Monitor – District
Carla Menz – IA – HHS

IV.L. Grant Extended Leave
IV.L.1. Kathy Anderson (Medical - Approx. April 9 through June 2, 2021)
IV.L.2. Natalie Heidrich (Maternity - Approx. August 12, through September 10, 2021)
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:08pm.